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Each rare piece is shaped by skilled craftsmen whose mastery blends tradition with subtle innovation. Their careful attention to material, form, and detail imbues every object with a distinct character, transforming it into a timeless expression of craftsmanship and human creativity.“At the core of our sourcing is a commitment to honour and celebrate the people behind every piece.” – Founders
Vintage Maasai Stool Tanzania
This is a very old authentic Maasai stool, That I traded from a Maasai herdsman in the Gol mountains in the Serengeti in Tanzania in 1994. His photo shown.It has a circular seat and three legs The seat has been highly polished over years of use and the underside is rough and dusty. It has been preserved in its original condition as a genuine artifact of Maasai cultural tradition.Maasai stools are portable, carved wooden seats typically made from a single piece of hardwood with a circular or angular top with four or three legs. They are essential tools for the nomadic Maasai people, serving not just as a seat but also as a significant symbol of status, authority, and a participant in cultural ceremonies like initiations and weddings.Hardwood circa mid to late 20th Century.
APARTMENT OF ROY JONES & NOEL BISSEKER
Louys conceived Aime-Moi Bleu as more than a business—it is a carefully curated object-sourcing practice shaped by legacy, instinct, and reverence for cultural storytelling. Drawing inspiration from his uncles, both interior designers and artists, he grew up surrounded by spaces where objects were never merely decorative, but deeply intentional and alive with history. Their passion for collecting rare and collectible African pieces—each with its own lineage, craftsmanship, and spirit—instilled in him a sensitivity to provenance and aesthetic dialogue. With Aime-Moi Bleu, Louys channels this inheritance into a refined curatorial vision, sourcing objects that blur the boundaries between art, design, and artifact, and inviting collectors to engage with pieces that carry both visual power and cultural resonance.
Zimbabwean artist Wisdom Zinyeka
A striking springstone sculpture depicting a head by Zimbabwean artist Wisdom Zinyeka, carved from one of the country’s most prized materials. Springstone, a dense and exceptionally hard variety of serpentine found in regions such as Guruve and Mvurwi, is highly valued among Shona sculptors for its durability and ability to achieve a rich, high-polish finish. Its deep black-green tones and resistance to weathering make it especially suitable for both indoor display and large-scale outdoor works. This example, measuring 40 cm in height and 27 cm in width, demonstrates the material’s signature smooth surface and refined form.Born in 1974 in the Guth area of Masvingo Province, Zinyeka began his artistic journey assisting his brother, master sculptor Gladman Zinyeka, by washing and polishing works in the family workshop. In his spare time, he developed his own carving skills, guided by his brothers Gladman and Thomas—both of whom have exhibited at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and internationally. Over time, he established himself as a skilled sculptor in his own right. This piece was acquired in 2006 from Tambika in Rye, UK.